Plastics Packaging Made from Cheese Byproducts
March 15, 2012
A biodegradable plastic made from repurposed whey protein could be on the market within a year.
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Pressure Builds for U.S. to Ban E-Waste Exports
March 15, 2012
One hundred seventy-eight countries agree to allow the ban on exports of toxic wastes to developing countries to become law.
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The Fight to Make Medical Sharps Recyclable
March 15, 2012
Medical sharps continue to clog up landfills and mistakenly end up in municipal recycling bins. Identifying a proper recycling program is the solution.
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Electronic Recyclers International Shares Importance of Sustainability at Southeast Recycling Conference and Trade Show
March 14, 2012
The event focuses on linking industry leaders and recycling officials, offering educational sessions, the latest recycling products, equipment and services and networking opportunities.
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Texas Serious About E-Waste
March 7, 2012
The Texas Computer Equipment Recycling Program instills manufacturer responsibility to ensure e-waste is properly recycled, not landfilled.
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China Set to Recycle 70% of Waste Products by 2015
March 7, 2012
The country’s five-year plan is aimed at recycling major waste products.
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The Difficulty in Recycling Frozen Food Boxes
March 5, 2012
All of those frozen dinners and cases of soda create a lot of packaging waste, but how recyclable is it?
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Cell Seattle’s Trevor Duncan on Phone Recycling in Washington
February 22, 2012
Duncan’s upstart business recently launched and is beginning to dot the Seattle area with drop-off recycling locations for used cell phones.
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Careless Carpet Disposal Clogs Landfills
February 15, 2012
The softness underfoot can be recycled, so why aren’t we taking the necessary steps to do so?
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Label Popper’s Steve Nazarian: Conserve Paper While Recycling Cans
February 7, 2012
There are more than 1 million trees hiding in your recycle bin — seriously! A little-known fact about can recycling could make a big difference.